Should I continue with this guy or nah?
(media.ancaps.win)
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I think the first comment is well written and conveyed.
The response is childish (seeking "politics" and "debate" - which are both exclusively by and for idiots) and doesn't respond to it at all :(
Pearls before swine i suppose.
It's hard to imagine a response that will "get through" but it is somewhat honorable to try and educate/communicate despite that (assuming they are not a willing troll/shill and/or bot - which is a large assumption on that site)
Debate is made for and by idiots?
Correct.
It is base pageantry for the entertainment (and often, manipulation) of the judges and audience.
Capable students prefer rational discourse and diligent/rigorous study.
The logical fallacies are worth learning, but that is the end of its intellectual value.
I legit do not see your point.
My point was what i originally stated.
For further clarification (hopefully) - debate is merely a silly game for the entertainment (and often, manipulation) of the audience/judges. It also often serves to encourage pride/ego in the sycophants who perform in such base pageantry.
It is anti intellectual, and directly across purposes to learning, study, teaching and communication.
For instance - winning a debate doesn't in any way prove/establish a position correct (or vice versa) or effectively communicate that position (should it be correct or not) to anyone else. It may convince (aka manipulate) the gullible onlookers, but that is the best case scenario.
Smart and capable students will always choose earnest discussion and rigorous/diligent (ideally, objective) study over such base pageantry.